China lauds end of violence in Kazakhstan

ALMATY: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledged China's firm support to Kazakhstan in ending violence in the country and safeguarding security, during a phone call on Monday with Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi.

Wang also stressed China's willingness to jointly oppose interference and infiltration by any external forces. "After the storm comes the rainbow. We are convinced that under the strong leadership of President Tokayev, peace and stability will be fully restored, and Kazakhstan will emerge even more resilient and stronger from this dark hour," Wang said.